At Château La Rose Perrière, our expertise is built on mastering every stage of the winemaking process. From sustainable vineyard management and precision viticulture to parcel-by-parcel winemaking and ageing in French oak barrels crafted by Tonnellerie Sylvain, we uphold a unique family tradition in the heart of the Lussac-Saint-Émilion appellation.
Vineyard management and sustainable viticulture
Our philosophy begins with a deep understanding of our terroir. Every decision made in the vineyard is guided by the characteristics of our clay-limestone soils, the natural rhythm of the seasons and our commitment to producing grapes of exceptional quality.
Throughout the year, we carefully manage vine pruning, soil health, natural ground cover, organic fertilisation and canopy management while limiting vineyard inputs. These practices are carried out in accordance with the rigorous standards of our High Environmental Value (HVE) certification and our broader commitment to sustainable viticulture.
Our vineyard includes approximately 70,000 vines, each carefully managed to achieve balanced yields and optimum grape ripeness. We generally retain eight to ten clusters per vine to target yields of around 45 hectolitres per hectare, allowing us to harvest grapes at perfect maturity while preserving freshness and aromatic complexity.
Depending on the parcel, harvesting may be carried out by hand or machine. Hand-harvested grapes are carefully collected in small crates to preserve fruit integrity. A first selection takes place in the vineyard, followed by a second sorting process in the cellar to ensure only the highest-quality fruit is vinified.
As part of ongoing research conducted with Tonnellerie Sylvain, experimental plantings of Pinot Noir, Syrah and Chardonnay have been established alongside the traditional Bordeaux varieties of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon and Muscadelle. These trials help us better understand the interaction between grape varieties, oak origins and ageing techniques, enabling us to continue refining our expertise and providing valuable insights to winemakers around the world.
This combination of viticultural knowledge, innovation and respect for the living plant allows us to craft wines with a distinctive identity and a true sense of place.
Tonnellerie Sylvain
Gérard Sylvain, father of Jean-Luc, created the first barrel repair workshop in Libourne in 1957. In 1980, Jean-Luc Sylvain joined the company as a cooper. Thereafter, the cooperage gradually developed its offer and its range of barrels for a French and international clientele.
Today, Jean-Luc Sylvain perpetuates this family tradition with his children Claire and Rémi in the heart of the Bordeaux vineyards. They strive to preserve the artisanal values of the profession, the know-how and the precision of the work, while instilling modernity, technical and technological innovations.
Thus, our wines are aged in custom-made Tonnellerie Sylvain and Tonnellerie Meyrieux barrels and Marc Grenier casks. Thanks to this know-how, our wines are the reflection of a total control of the production, from the manufacture of the barrels to the ageing in the bottle. The Sylvain imprint marks each step in the manufacturing process.
